George Gmelch Bücher

The author, a Professor of Anthropology, explores diverse cultures through his extensive research on groups such as Irish Travellers, commercial fishermen, and American baseball players. His work includes eleven books, notably on topics like wine tourism and migration in Barbados. Gmelch's writings extend to popular media, showcasing his ability to engage general audiences with anthropological insights. His focus on the intersection of culture and experience highlights the richness of human diversity and the evolving nature of communities.

"Tells the story of the origins and growth of Surrealist literature - primarily through poetry written in French, Spanish, Catalan, and Portuguese - throughout the western hemisphere, examining its popularity, influence, and variety"--

"This book offers students an invaluable look at what cultural anthropologists do when they are in the field. Through fascinating and often entertaining, accounts of their lives and work in varied cultural settings, the authors describe the many forms fieldwork can take, the kinds of questions anthropologists ask, and the common problems they encounter. From these accounts and the experiences of the student field workers the authors have mentored over the years, In the field makes a powerful case for the value of the anthropological approach to knowledge."--Provided by publisher

The book explores a new form of tourism through engaging narratives that reveal the experiences of those involved and the consequences for a now-iconic location. It delves into the intersection of these stories with American consumer culture in the 21st century, offering unexpected and entertaining insights into the evolving landscape of travel and its cultural implications.